Minestrone Recipe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried cannellini beans; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 leeks, sliced; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 1/2 pound baby carrots, cut in half; 1/2 pound small zucchini, cut in 1-inch pieces; 1/2 pound string beans, cut in 1-inch pieces; 1 large potato, peeled and diced

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried cannellini beans
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 leeks, sliced
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 pound baby carrots, cut in half
1/2 pound small zucchini, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound string beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 large potato, peeled and diced

1
Soak the beans overnight in water to cover.
2
Discard the water.
3
Add fresh water to cover and simmer until the beans are soft, about 30 to 45 minutes.
4
Allow them to cool in their water.
5
In a large, heavy casserole, soften the onion, garlic and leeks in the olive oil.
6
Add the celery, carrots, zucchini, string beans and potato and saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Add the tomatoes.
8
Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a separate pan.
9
Add to the soup ingredients and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours covered.
10
The soup should be thick, not watery.
11
If it is too watery, uncover and cook until thickened.
12
Add the beans and cook for 15 minutes.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Before serving, sprinkle the soup with parsley.
15
Serve with a small jug of extra virgin olive oil on the side and a bowl of grated Parmesan cheese.
16
The oil and the cheese are added separately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dried cannellini beans, 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, 2 leeks, sliced, and more.

Yes, Minestrone falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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